Around 58,000 chickens were saved by firefighters after tackling a huge farm fire near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
A chicken shed roof caught on fire, prompting a number of crews from across Gloucestershire to tackle the blaze.
About a third of the roof was severely damaged by fire but the firefighters were able to save the lives of all 58,000 chickens by using extractor fans to keep the smoke at a higher level close to the roof.
The chicken shed was a single story building, which measured 90ft by 320ft.
Stewart Edgar, chief fire officer at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Due to the quick thinking and intuition of our firefighters we were able to rapidly extinguish the fire and minimise the damage caused, which successfully ensured the safety of 58,000 chickens.
"The welfare of the livestock and the business continuity were a key priority and we are pleased with the successful outcome."
The fire service were called to the scene at about 8.30am and left about 3.15pm after salvaging the building.
